Sports Journalism...

Centennial College - Story Arts Centre
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 3 semesters, includes 1 field placement
Study language	English
Course code	6415

Tuition fee	CA$24,045 per program The fees shown here are estimates only for three semesters and are subject to change. The above fee includes tuition (CA$22,406), health insurance and ancillary fees. Please REVIEW the Centennial College`s refund/withdraw policy.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Tuition fee

CA$24,045 per program

The fees shown here are estimates only for three semesters and are subject to change. The above fee includes tuition (CA$22,406), health insurance and ancillary fees.

Please REVIEW the Centennial College`s refund/withdraw policy.

Registration fee

CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A college diploma or university degree in any discipline. Note: Applicants who have successfully completed partial post-secondary education and have relevant work experience will be considered. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess:

A college diploma or university degree in any discipline.

Note: Applicants who have successfully completed partial post-secondary education and have relevant work experience will be considered.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English For direct admission, if you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (Min Reading: 22, Min Listening: 22, Min Speaking: 22, Min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

For direct admission, if you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (Min Reading: 22, Min Listening: 22, Min Speaking: 22, Min Writing: 22)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125

Other accepted language tests

Other requirements	Attend a mandatory Sports Journalism program admission session where applicants will: Present their resumé Submit a portfolio of writing that includes a minimum of three pieces of their published or unpublished work Complete a writing test (this may be waived for applicants with a degree or diploma in journalism) Note: After applying, applicants will receive a letter with instructions on how to set up the program admission session.

Other requirements

Attend a mandatory Sports Journalism program admission session where applicants will:

Present their resumé
Submit a portfolio of writing that includes a minimum of three pieces of their published or unpublished work
Complete a writing test (this may be waived for applicants with a degree or diploma in journalism)

Note: After applying, applicants will receive a letter with instructions on how to set up the program admission session.

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..e/sports-journalism

Sports journalism goes well beyond covering the game. In this program, you’ll learn the best practices for the field in a diverse and gender-inclusive environment.

From covering local athletes and professionals to telling the stories behind the games, players and fans, you’ll develop aptitude in:

sports writing (print, TV, radio, online, social media)
broadcast (producing, on-air performance, chase and field producing, radio hosting, updates)
digital (using editorial publishing tools, blogging, video, audio, Storify, etc.)
social media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.)
news journalism that meets the changing needs of sports coverage (courts, police, etc.)
advanced interviewing techniques
sports beat journalism
print and online imaging
hosting in-studio and in the field
newspaper and online layout

To create a professional portfolio, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a trip to baseball spring training and complete an industry field placement at a sports media organization in Canada or abroad

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